Police briefs

NORTH COVENTRY — Police are investigating a robbery that occurred beneath the Route 422 overpass on South Hanover Street.

Around 10:30 p.m. Nov. 16, a person was walking home beneath the overpass and was “struck from behind” in the head, according to the North Coventry Police. They said the victim “never saw or heard” the person who robbed them after the attack.

Anyone who may have been in the area or seen something can contact the North Coventry Police with information at 610-323-8260.

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NEW HANOVER — While riding in a school van Nov. 9, a 16-year-old girl had her iPhone 3 stolen. According to the state police at Skippack, the phone was taken at some point during the trip between New Hanover and South Hampton in Bucks County, where the girl lives.

It’s unclear if the iPhone was taken during the trip and if there are any suspects who rode the van.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Skippack at 610-584-1250.

PERKIOMEN — A Schwenksville man was injured when his car left Gravel Pike and struck a Verizon utility pole Nov. 17. The 19-year-old’s Mazda Tribute struck the pole and spun clockwise after the impact near Iron Bridge Drive around 7:53 p.m., according to the state police at Skippack. The car came to rest east of the road’s shoulder.

Trappe Ambulance responded to the scene. The severity of the man’s injuries was not known, but he was taken to Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

Police said the driver, the only occupant in the car, was wearing a seatbelt. He will be charged with careless driving.